Sumbe
Sumbe is a coastal town in Angola with a fun, punchy beach break that works on SW swells. The waves are hollow and fast, offering good barrels on smaller days and fun walls on bigger swells. The town itself has seen better days but offers a glimpse into colonial-era Angola.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 210° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Beach break with hollow fast fun waves. Remote location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Sumbe?
Sumbe works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Sumbe?
Offshore wind at Sumbe blows from the NE (45°). Anything in the 20° to 90° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Sumbe?
Sumbe wants SW swell (210° to 270°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Sumbe?
The main season at Sumbe is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct. SW swell season. Beach break with hollow fast fun waves.
How do I get to Sumbe?
Fly into LAD, then allow about 210 minutes by road. Beach break with hollow fast fun waves. Remote location.
What kind of wave is Sumbe?
Sumbe is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
SW swell season. Beach break with hollow fast fun waves.